1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
As for the managers, four have won the competition three times or more, with Zinedine Zidane the only one to have triumphed in three consecutive seasons.
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Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The Northern Irishman, who clinched the title here back in 2016, leads the field alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and native son Shane Lowry, who triumphed in this tourney as an amateur in 2009.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In their place, video-first talk formats have triumphed, with podcasting now principally looking more like daytime radio or, for that matter, television.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The revolution had just triumphed, and her politically active friends had been imprisoned or executed.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Its machines triumphed in the 100-metre sprint and in a materials handling contest designed to simulate factory work.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
André Jardine's side triumphed 3-0 the last time these teams met during last season's Clausura back in March.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
But his liberal movement has triumphed so far anyway, and he’s favored to win in November.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The Northern Irishman, who clinched the title here back in 2016, leads the field alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton and native son Shane Lowry, who triumphed in this tourney as an amateur in 2009.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In their place, video-first talk formats have triumphed, with podcasting now principally looking more like daytime radio or, for that matter, television.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The revolution had just triumphed, and her politically active friends had been imprisoned or executed.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Its machines triumphed in the 100-metre sprint and in a materials handling contest designed to simulate factory work.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
André Jardine's side triumphed 3-0 the last time these teams met during last season's Clausura back in March.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
But his liberal movement has triumphed so far anyway, and he’s favored to win in November.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
Verb
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Still, the Taliban prevailed decisively.—
Dan Fisher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Experts prevailed, for a while.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wilson has been delighted at the response her video has gotten.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Business interests were delighted by the bill’s defeat.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte forced five Tar Heels three-and-outs, held them to 33% on third-down attempts, and won the time of possession battle.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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After the Yankees won two of three in Houston to start their gauntlet of 12 straight against current playoff teams, Judge was in the lineup and playing right field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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